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The Glass House, a Connecticut home designed by architect Philip Johnson in 1948, is often described as a perfect study in minimal structure and
proportion. So it might come as little surprise that the same could be said of Perry Ellis’ Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which sought inspiration from
Johnson’s masterpiece. While the backdrop of stark, leafless branches emphasised that this was a Fall collection, they served more to hint at the control,
natural simplicity and paired down beauty of the pieces.
Creative director, John Crocco cleverly produced elegant look after look for that 20 something man whose current trajectory is from dorm to desk job.
The flourishes of youth were still present, chunky knits that wouldn’t look out of place dashing across an Ivy League quad, hefty workmen’s boats,
nonchalantly low slung beanies and swaggering shearling coats (albeit in muted shades.)Yet the overall tone of collection was more sophisticated, less
boy, more gentleman. Tough Herringbone trench coats that let us know the Perry Ellis man means business, expertly cut pinstripe trousers that remain
current season after season, handsome turtlenecks in pewter and iron heather that could’ve been pulled from the set of Mad Men and neat peacoats that
make the dreaded phrase smart casual a little more bearable.
The Perry Ellis man still knows what’s filling the fashion pages, he can pull off a fine gauge stripe polo that would fit well in a David Hockney painting or
the standout laser quilted bomber jacket. But he knows how to dress appropriately and with finesse for each event that comes his way. The brand’s long
history with sportswear and their non-traditional approach to dressing the modern man mean the transition from boardroom- charcoal pinstriped
trousers, houndstooth shirt and a goat suede riding jacket- to bar- washed cord trousers, colour blocked turtleneck and twill blazer- is effortless.
Like Johnson, through his earthy colour palette and controlled designs Crocco is providing his own answer to modern living.
proportion. So it might come as little surprise that the same could be said of Perry Ellis’ Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which sought inspiration from
Johnson’s masterpiece. While the backdrop of stark, leafless branches emphasised that this was a Fall collection, they served more to hint at the control,
natural simplicity and paired down beauty of the pieces.
Creative director, John Crocco cleverly produced elegant look after look for that 20 something man whose current trajectory is from dorm to desk job.
The flourishes of youth were still present, chunky knits that wouldn’t look out of place dashing across an Ivy League quad, hefty workmen’s boats,
nonchalantly low slung beanies and swaggering shearling coats (albeit in muted shades.)Yet the overall tone of collection was more sophisticated, less
boy, more gentleman. Tough Herringbone trench coats that let us know the Perry Ellis man means business, expertly cut pinstripe trousers that remain
current season after season, handsome turtlenecks in pewter and iron heather that could’ve been pulled from the set of Mad Men and neat peacoats that
make the dreaded phrase smart casual a little more bearable.
The Perry Ellis man still knows what’s filling the fashion pages, he can pull off a fine gauge stripe polo that would fit well in a David Hockney painting or
the standout laser quilted bomber jacket. But he knows how to dress appropriately and with finesse for each event that comes his way. The brand’s long
history with sportswear and their non-traditional approach to dressing the modern man mean the transition from boardroom- charcoal pinstriped
trousers, houndstooth shirt and a goat suede riding jacket- to bar- washed cord trousers, colour blocked turtleneck and twill blazer- is effortless.
Like Johnson, through his earthy colour palette and controlled designs Crocco is providing his own answer to modern living.
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POSTED February 12, 2011
The Perry Ellis Man Means Business
Creative director, John Crocco produced an elegant collection for that 20
something man whose current trajectory is from dorm to desk job.
Creative director, John Crocco produced an elegant collection for that 20
something man whose current trajectory is from dorm to desk job.
By Isabella Redmond Styles
Photo Credit: Perry Ellis
